[ref. w42667700] Consultant Paediatrician with Interest in Paediatric Epilepsy
A Vacancy at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Paediatric Epilepsy to join our Paediatric team at Kingston Hospital.
Full Time 10 PAs
Kingston Hospital has an overall CQC rating of Outstanding and we are committed to continue this provision of excellent care by attracting the highest quality of candidates to join us.
You will be joining a team providing consultant led care in a busy DGH with a substantial NNU. The post enables the provision of consultant led care and supervision for junior and nursing staff 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, providing excellent paediatric care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROLE:
General- Provide clinical leadership.
- To collaborate with others and set standards in clinical care and work to develop clear, simple care pathways.
- To promote close working links with all providers of services for children, particularly within local primary care and the Southwest London Network
- To manage a flexible approach to service provision, adapting practice and provision to meet changing needs.
- To work with consultant colleagues, other medical colleagues and junior doctors, professional and nursing colleagues, and local managers to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service.
Kingston Hospital and Surrounding Area
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a beautiful part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings, and the River Thames. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital.Further information may be found on the hospital website atwww.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
Kingston Hospital is a 520 bedded District General Hospital serving a population of 320,000 in Southwest London and Surrey. We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support our local population through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services.We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare.
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit as the second biggest in London. We were the first acute Trust in Southwest London to gain Foundation Trust status when we were authorised in May 2013.We were the first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns
JD is with Royal college for approval
Kindly note that the interview date for this post is 14-Nov-2024.
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024